We make chain management easy
Comprehensive source-to-shelf supply chain solutions for manufacturers looking to unlock the hardware retail market.
You just found a better way to get your products to the hard retail market
ACM Hardware makes it easy for manufacturers to access the retail hardware market with our trusted and comprehensive supply chain solutions.
Save time
Save money
Grow profits
Use our expertise
Build brand
Satisfy customers
NEGOTIATION
We negotiate terms of trade including pricing with the retailer. You can take advantage of our existing relationships.
SAVE TIME
Let us look after all negotiations for you. We’ll manage the relationship with the retail buying teams.
USE OUR EXPERTISE
We have strong, established relationships with hardware buyers, making it easier for you to access the hardware retail market.
LOGISTICS
Streamlined tailored solutions and established international networks efficiently get your product from source-to-shelf.
We buy your product FOB and you leave the rest to us. We take on the supply chain risk and full responsibility for getting your product onto shelves.
SAVE TIME
You can focus on your core business instead of spending time managing this important function.
SAVE MONEY
Use our extensive logistics network to reduce cost and drive efficiency.
USE OUR EXPERTISE
We specialise in importing and distribution. Our team manages all documentation and customs clearance.
We adjusted our retail EDI delivery schedule to improve the ordering process. It resulted in a 20% uplift in dispatch efficiency.
SALES
Purpose-built forecasting software matches supply and demand to help you confidently plan production.
We’re driven by the numbers. We study KPIs and respond accordingly to maximise your sales potential. By constantly reviewing performance, we smooth out seasonality and ensure we’ve always have enough stock to fulfil customer demand.
SAVE TIME
We use our purpose built stock forecasting tool for purchase order planning and inventory management.
SATISFY CUSTOMERS
We monitor sales data and respond quickly to ensure in-store stock levels are maintained.
GROW PROFITS
We ensure inventory is on time and in-stock to maximise your sales potential.
We conducted an inventory assessment of 95 lines and reduced pack sizes which lowered instore weeks on hand by 17%.
MARKETING
We manage your brand presence in the market with targeted campaigns that build brand awareness and drive sales.
We take full ownership of your product and treat it as our own. We look for opportunities to drive your brand forward in the market and manage local marketing campaigns on your behalf.
USE OUR EXPERTISE
We’re familiar with the local target audience and run effective campaigns that appeal to customers.
BUILD BRAND
Establishing brand awareness and loyalty in a new market takes effort. We’ll take care of it for you.
GROW PROFITS
Our marketing campaigns drive sales and profits by building customer awareness and sales.
MERCHANDISING
Our local team takes care of your in-store presence, ensuring your brand is well-presented and sales potential maximised.
In retail, presentation matters. Tidy displays, clear pricing and well-stocked shelves showcase your brand and entice customers to buy.
SAVE TIME
A single point of contact for your entire supply chain including merchandising saves you time and money.
USE OUR EXPERTISE
Our local team understands the NZ hardware market and will skilfully optimise your in-store presence.
SATISFY CUSTOMERS
With well-presented displays, customers will easily find what they need and have a great brand experience.
We built custom in-store displays to launch CAT garden products into Bunnings NZ, resulting in a significant uplift in sales.
CUSTOMER SERVICE
You can trust our local team of plumbing and hardware experts to look after your NZ customer service requirements.
Can you send me technical specifications? Does it come in a different colour? Can you send a spare part?
Proactive customer support is critical to a brand’s success. Our team quickly responds to all enquires to ensure customers have positive interactions with your brand.
SAVE TIME
Customer support can be time-consuming. Our local team manages all customer queries for you.
USE OUR EXPERTISE
Our technical experts have extensive product knowledge to manage customer enquires.
SATISFY CUSTOMERS
We support the retailer and end-user with spare parts and warranty service to keep customers happy.
Testimonials
What it’s like to work with us.
Open new markets for us
We’ve dealt with ACM for over twenty years and have a strong, mutually beneficial business relationship built on trust. ACM provides access to customer channels that open different markets for GD Watermark. Their technical expertise is a real asset. ACM continues to work closely with us to adapt to market conditions and find tailored solutions that work best for our business.
Divya ShahDirector
End-to-end solution
ACM has been the ideal partner to range products into the New Zealand market. They’re proactive and always invest in technology that improves efficiencies. They understand the NZ hardware market, and their local infrastructure is an extension of our supply chain. They provide an end-to-end solution with proven results.
Glenn HollandManaging Director
In safe hands
ACM supplies and manages our surface drainage products into Bunnings NZ. They provide us forecasts well in advance of dispatch. This is a major asset and value add to our business, especially local NZ inventory management. I know our brand is in safe hands and trust them to provide the retailer with in-store display and planogram deployment. Their service includes after-sales service and expert customer support.
Jason RipsherRegional General Manager
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